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Just because you have the backing of a "$2 billion powerhouse" doesn't mean you're going to get $2 billion to follow your dream. The powerhouse may only alot you a small amount of money (relatively) or may even be hoping that you don't succeed just for the write-off.

Lots of states are on to this. When I was younger it was not unheard of to buy a used car in a private sale for a very low price but pay the owner a lot of money for the owner's manual. They now use their own values on used vehicles to compute the taxes on private sales. If you want to contest...

Be aware that if you are financing a boat, the down payment may be as high as 20% of the purchase price. Depends on the lender. Also, be sure your lender is familiar with lending for boats. The NADA value of a C-Dory is quite low compared to the actual selling prices because the volume is so...

My 22 has two swim steps. I can board the dinghy from one swim step and then manage the dinghy position from that step while any passengers board from the other step. Having grab handles on the back of the hull also helps.

They also have a 6L 12V unit. About 1 foot sq. https://ausj.com.au/products/aqueous-water-heater-6l-12v?pr_prod_strat=jac&pr_rec_id=6ead492ae&pr_rec_pid=7557154767091&pr_ref_pid=7904675791091&pr_seq=uniform

Depends on the engine. Newer Hondas have large alternators. My engine usually puts about 30 amps into the battery at 1000 rpm (if the battery will take it).

I use a Honda 1000 when I want to use an 120v AC unit and there is no shore power available. This is when the boat is at anchor. When moving there is usually enough airflow through the cabin to be comfortable (even in Mid Atlantic summers). The issue with moving with the AC on is more due where...

You should keep in mind that if the normal driver of your boat becomes incapacitated for some reason that there should be another person on the boat who is capable and competent to be able to get the boat back and docked with minimal assistance. With increasing age, the greater the chances of...

IME, based on where I use my boat, having an autopilot would not provide much utility. Between channels, canals, shallows, other boats, and the like, I have to be paying attention to where I'm going and what everyone else is doing. So I might as well be steering the boat. Only on occasions where...

DJI makes (or used to) bright Android tablets for use with drones. Bit pricey though.

Android tablets can have GPS without a cellular chip. They can have both, or neither, or only one these features. It is only Apple that combines the GPS receiver with the cellular chip. If you want GPS, you've got to have both, but you never have to setup the cellular part for the GPS to work.

You might consider a used or refurbed iPad if you are familiar with them. Make sure you get a cellular capable one to get the GPS chip (don't need to use the cellular functions). There are plenty of Android devices out there. Lots from brands you never heard of. Just make sure it meets the...

The problem with fine hinges like that, is that it is easy for them to get gummed up with crud.

I have one of these. It can be used as a kayak or as a SUP. https://www.boteboard.com/collections/deus-aero-inflatable-kayaks/products/deus-aero-11-native-aqua-inflatable-kayak Pretty good sale going on right now.

Depends on what you want to log. I have a notebook for maintenance items. I have a Nebolink that logs boat movements and sends me an email at the end of every travel day with a report. Nebo also sends a monthly report and the logs are viewable on their app. Costs are logged on the same...

I use dual purpose batteries. I have two. One is used for all loads and the other is held in reserve for starting the motor in case the #1 battery gets low.

I have a dinghy for my CD22. However, I rarely use it and mostly leave it at home. Perhaps for extended cruises I might carry it just in case. It depends on where you cruise. In remote B.C. a dinghy may be more useful than on the Erie canal.

I'm sure a lot of people think that of their Wallas units.

My boat has a metal destroyer type wheel. I have tried a couple of times to get it off with no luck. I tried to use an auto type wheel puller, but there are no tapped holes for securing the puller to the wheel. A pulley or bearing puller might work. Since I have hydraulic steering I am reluctant...

You need a MPPT solar charge controller between the solar panels and the battery. One problem with 12v appliances is the current demand. This can require heavy duty wiring. Sometimes 12v versions of things cost a lot more than the 120v versions because of the laws of supply and demand.